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The Palm Court, Chicago, IL

The Palm Court

4.6
4.6
4956 Reviews
$50 and over
Afternoon Tea

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 112 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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For those who love their afternoon teas fresh, fragrant and steeped in history, Palm Court at The Drake Hotel serving tea for over a century. Even the Queen and Princess Diana have made their royal visits here. Your afternoon tea begins with Palais de Thes menu, which features 15 tea blends including classic selections like the English Breakfast to modern yet delightful twists like the Mélange du Cap.
Tea is served in individual tea pots accompanied by the traditional three tiered tea tray filled with an arrangement of gourmet finger sandwiches and scones; and dainty petit fours with complements of preserves, lemon curd and English double Devon cream.
And let’s not forget about our little tea. The Prince & Princess Afternoon tea service, suitable for children between 3 and 12 years of age is available throughout the duration of afternoon tea service.
Reservations are heavily encouraged.
Tea service seating duration is 90min
Adults $79/ $82 with Carolers / Kids $35 (3-12)

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Gold Coast / Streeterville
  • Cross street
    Michigan Avenue & Lakeshore Drive
  • Parking details
    Discounted valet parking is available when you dine in at the Palm Court. Valet parking is available for a discount of $24.00 for the 90 min tea experience. After Palm Court hours, normal rates apply. Thank you
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Palm Court Holiday Tea

    Multiple dates available
    Holiday tea in Palm Court is a Real Chicago tradition for generations of families during the holiday season. A seating in Palm Court places you near the iconic fountain adorned with holiday flora and overlooking the lobby Christmas tree and gingerbread display, guests will sip quintessential tea while reveling in the spirit of the season. A live harpist will play for all seating times, with holiday carolers performing on select dates through Christmas. Reservations are heavily encouraged. Full tea service seating duration is 90 minutes max.
    Palm Court Holiday Tea Photo
  • Afternoon Tea

    Multiple dates available
    For those who love their afternoon teas fresh and steeped in history, Palm Court at The Drake Hotel serving tea for nearly a century is the quintessential Magnificent Mile afternoon tea experience. Even the Queen and Princess Diana have made their visits here. Your afternoon tea begins with a peruse of the Palais de Thes menu, which features 15 tea blends. Tea is served in individual tea pots accompanied by three tiered tea tray filled with an arrangement of gourmet finger sandwiches; delicious breads and scones; and dainty petit fours with accoutrement. The Prince & Princess Afternoon tea service, suitable for children between 3 and 12 years of age. Reservations are heavily encouraged. Full tea service seating duration is 90 minutes max.
  • Club International Holiday Tea

    Multiple dates available
    Sip quintessential tea experiencing Real Chicago tradition at The Drake Hotel this Holiday Season. Adjacent to Palm Court, CLUB INTERNATIONAL evokes Real Chicago holiday tradition with a backdrop of rich color and copper hues, to ignite the spirit of the season overlooking the hustle & bustle of Michigan Avenue. A live harpist will play for all seating times, with holiday carolers performing on select dates through Christmas.

What 4,956 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Chicago / Illinois

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  • Chicago

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Palm Court at The Drake offers a "magical experience" with its elegant afternoon tea service. Guests rave about the "great service" and "lovely atmosphere," with highlights like attentive staff, live harp music, and beautiful decor. While some find the food underwhelming, the overall ambiance and experience make it "worth a visit."

4,956 Reviews
  1. Maureen

    VIP

    Chicago

    191 reviews

    5.0

    191 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best Holiday Tea in Chicago. Wonderful food and great entertainment in a beautiful atmosphere.

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  2. Jill

    VIP

    Chicago

    34 reviews

    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a special experience to have tea at the holidays …The CAROLERS were so festive and the harpist, divine. The service was outstanding. We had Javier as our waiter and he couldn’t have been more accommodating even though it was so busy. The star of the day was Chris, at the front door. There was a long wait to get our car that we valeted, but he entertained everyone . He made everyone feel so special, took photos, was just the bright star of the day. He is a gift for the Drake! A five star experience for sure!

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  3. Judith

    Dallas

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We were seated promptly at 11:00 when the event started. Most of the foods were very good; one of the little cakes was a bit tough, required a knife to break apart. Service was good, but I was surprised that there is usually a charge to change to a different type of tea than I started with. They said they’d make an exception for me, and I was not charged extra, but at other tea places I’ve visited one can sample several types of tea in one sitting. It’s almost expected. But on the whole I enjoyed the event very much.

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  4. Mary

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My family and I had a wonderful time at the Drake Palm Court. The sharp player and carolers were wonderful! The tea and food were delicious, and the service was excellent! We have made this our yearly tradition and look forward to it every Christmas.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were seated in the back room. At first we were disappointed but quickly realized the noise level was pleasant compared to the much louder main area.

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  6. Robin

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional! The Carolers, harpist, decor and overall holiday bustle brings us back every year. Food is special and delicious and plentiful! The staff is super accommodating! I highly recommend making this Holiday High Tea a tradition!

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  7. Justine

    Grand Rapids

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience . Looking forward to a yearly tradition

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  8. lisa

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    There is no better place for the ambience. Beautiful experience. My daughter truly enjoyed every bit of food that was offered. I have dietary restrictions. Gluten dairy intolerance. They were definitely able to accommodate, but the food for me was not great. I’ve had better gluten and dairy free options at most other places. For the money I paid I thought they could’ve done a better job with the gluten and dairy offerings 

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  9. Kelly

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    While I understand the point of this tea is more about the ambiance, the high tea itself was barely ok. The scones were made by someone who had clearly never had a scone. The sandwiches were most l likely bought at Jewel. I’m happy to pay more for ambiance but the food needs to be at least good. The canelé was like rubber. Just so incredibly disappointing. The staff in the room were very kind. The carolers and harpist were lovely. And the door man who was wonderful and made my daughter feel like it was the most special day ever. I wish I could say the same. What a colossal waste of time and money.

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  10. Josie

    VIP

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Christmas he’s is a Great Christmas time activity

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FAQs

The Palm Court is rated 4.6 stars by 4956 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 112 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Palm Court

140 E Walton Place, Chicago, IL 60611

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Michigan Avenue & Lakeshore Drive
  • Neighborhood
    Gold Coast / Streeterville
  • Hours of operation
    Thu–Sun 12:00 pm–4:30 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Afternoon Tea
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Discounted valet parking is available when you dine in at the Palm Court. Valet parking is available for a discount of $24.00 for the 90 min tea experience. After Palm Court hours, normal rates apply. Thank you
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Mark Lagges
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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